Discop targets more int’l corpros

The organisers of the Discop content markets have begun a new coproduction and financing programme to foster relations across and with Africa, Europe and Asia.

Producers attending the organisation’s two flagship industry events, Discop Africa and Discop Istanbul, will be invited to take part in the pitching, matchmaking and training agenda, branded as Discopro.

The new agenda will launch at the next Discop Africa in Johannesburg in November, targeting producers keen to develop and coproduce African televison content.

The new initiative will also help TV content creators showcase their projects and develop practical skills, alongside exploring coproduction and fundraising opportunities.

“This initiative is sure to be a must-attend event for international producers, delivering deals, business connections and tailored solutions,” said Azania Muendane, Discopro’s community manager.

Guest speakers in Johannesburg will include Richard Bell, CEO of Wananchi Group and Zuku TV, Brett St. Clair, head of mew products Sub Sahara for Google/YouTube and Jason Njoku, CEO of iROKO Partners, the operators of the iROKOtv online platform, which has been labeled the Netflix of Africa.

More than 2,000 delegates from 70-plus countries are expected to attend the 8th edition of Discop Africa from November 6-8, 2013.